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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.99, 252.42 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.99, 252.42 and 86.88 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.99 : 252.42 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.99/252.42 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.99x = 252.42 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.99x = 21,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,930.25/167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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